Chapter 33: The Journey of a Lifetime

In the stillness of the night, the crescent moon cast a faint glow upon Kara and Ramses as they stealthily crept through the castle grounds. Clutching a worn map tightly in her hand, Kara followed closely behind her brother, their steps barely audible on the cobblestone paths. Their destination: the Cave of Shadows, where Kara believed she might find the answers she sought.

After her previous conversation with Eerik, Kara had sought solace in Ramses' company. In the quiet solitude of her chambers, she had shared with him the ancient book that had piqued her curiosity in the library that fateful day.

Kara told him every detail of their father's arrangement with the late King of Eithra, the mystery of her birth, and the hidden secrets surrounding the crystals. It didn’t surprise her that Ramses knew nothing, nor did it surprise her how quickly Ramses had resolved to join her in her search for answers.